wiring a reversing switch 3

[graniteguy]

I need to replace a revese switch(contacter) on a 1/4hp single phase motor. The switch is a 6 terminal Square D. Could anyone tell me the correct wiring sequence?

 

[jraef]

It depends on the motor wiring scheme. There are generalities, but to be accurate you need to look at the motor's manual or see if there is a diagram on the inside of the connection box.


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[graniteguy]

No manual & no diagram. Just a description saying to reverse motor interchange red and black leads, motor must be grounded.

 

[waross]

Is this switch a two position "forward/reverse" switch or a three position "forward/off/reverse" switch.

Bill
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[graniteguy]

3 position switch with 6 terminals plus ground. the motor has 4 wires, red, black, yellow(marked lead), green(marked lead ground).

 

[graniteguy]

red wire and black wire are attached to their respective terminals. yellow wire and blue wire(not green)come from inside armature. can you point me in the right direction. i've found a wiring diagram for the switch but i'm not sure which wires need to be attached to which terminals as i'm not sure whether this is a 4 lead or 3 lead induction repulsion motor. this is undoubtedly a stupid question but are one of these wires not a ground?

 

[waross]

Repulsion-Induction, that takes me back. The few that I worked on were reversed by shifting the brushes. Got a picture?
"this is undoubtedly a stupid question but are one of these wires not a ground?" Possibly several of then are not a ground.
Got a picture? WE may be becoming confused. What does the nameplate say?

Bill
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"Why not the best?"
Jimmy Carter

 

[graniteguy]

Name plate says Dayton Gearmotor Model 5K940, F/L RPM 60, HP 1/4, Torque 200 in/lbs, Ratio 29:1, Volts 115, Hz 60, Amps 4.6, Ph 1, Code R, S.F. 1.0, Amb 40 C. Cont, Class A Ins. Motor is minimum 37 years old it was put into use here around 1972 and was probably secondhand at the time. Attached is photo of inspection hole of motor. I am unable to get a clear photo of the nameplate.

 

[roydm]

Your motor is a split phase, basicly you put power on the red wire for one direction, black wire to reverse.
There's a wiring diagram on attached

http://www.electricmotorwarehouse.com/bison_gearmotors/von_weise/VWDIR20.htm

Regards

Roy

 

[graniteguy]

This attachment should contain all the info i have.

 

[graniteguy]

Thanks guys,
Works like a charm. I appreciate the help.